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FITNESS GUIDE Nutrition Of course, every good health and fitness program will also include a good nutrition component. Good nutrition is likely the most important factor in maintaining ideal body weight and managing weight loss. There are a variety of schools of thought regarding which nutrition program, diet or eating plan is best. While we do not promote or endorse any particular one, here are some things to consider that will help you get on the road to a healthy diet: Understand Caloric Balance. How many Calories you intake, and how many Calories you burn off will determine whether you will gain or lose weight day to day. It is impossible to achieve weight loss without some sort of "Caloric deficit" that can be obtained through cutting Calories, or burning off more than you take in. The wisest approach is to do a little of both - cutting Calories and exercising. It is the only proven long-term weight management program that is successful. You should ensure that you are consuming at least 1,200 Calories per day total. A total weight loss of no more than 2 lbs. per week is recommended for long-term weight management. Eat a variety of foods. Regardless of your eating plan, you should be sure to include a variety of foods in your diet, maximizing your intake of fruits and vegetables whenever possible. Colorful meals and snacks that are divided amongst the 4 food groups will ensure that you obtain the nutrients needed for your body to function at optimal levels. Any diet that focuses on just one food group source or processed foods can be unhealthy in the long run, and should be avoided. Don't focus too much on any particular meal or snack, but rather on your overall intake of a variety of different foods during any given day. Drink water. Our bodies are made up of over 70% water, and most of us don't drink enough. Carry water with you everywhere you go, and drink as often as you can. This helps the body function at optimum levels, and can significantly help with weight management. Eat more often and be mindful of your portions. Research has shown that it can be helpful to eat smaller meals more often versus 3 larger meals a day if you are looking to promote healthy weight maintenance or weight loss. And we have discovered that many portions we eat are much larger than necessary, and can be laden with Calories. So, try snacking more and not eating so many large meals, and share your snacks or food with others (or break your portions in half) to help manage your Caloric intake. 29

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NUTRITION
Of course, every good health and fitness program will also include a good
nutrition component. Good nutrition is likely the most important factor in
maintaining ideal body weight and managing weight loss.
There are a variety of schools of thought regarding which nutrition program,
diet or eating plan is best. While we do not promote or endorse any particular
one, here are some things to consider that will help you get on the road to a
healthy diet:
Understand Caloric Balance.
How many Calories you intake, and how
many Calories you burn off will determine whether you will gain or lose
weight day to day. It is impossible to achieve weight loss without some sort
of “Caloric deficit” that can be obtained through cutting Calories, or burn-
ing off more than you take in. The wisest approach is to do a little of both
– cutting Calories and exercising. It is the only proven long-term weight
management program that is successful. You should ensure that you are
consuming at least 1,200 Calories per day total. A total weight loss of no
more than 2 lbs. per week is recommended for long-term weight management.
Eat a variety of foods.
Regardless of your eating plan, you should be sure
to include a variety of foods in your diet, maximizing your intake of fruits and
vegetables whenever possible. Colorful meals and snacks that are divided
amongst the 4 food groups will ensure that you obtain the nutrients needed
for your body to function at optimal levels. Any diet that focuses on just one
food group source or processed foods can be unhealthy in the long run, and
should be avoided. Don’t focus too much on any particular meal or snack,
but rather on your overall intake of a variety of different foods during any
given day.
Drink water.
Our bodies are made up of over 70% water, and most of us
don’t drink enough. Carry water with you everywhere you go, and drink as
often as you can. This helps the body function at optimum levels, and can
significantly help with weight management.
Eat more often and be mindful of your portions.
Research has shown
that it can be helpful to eat smaller meals more often versus 3 larger meals
a day if you are looking to promote healthy weight maintenance or weight
loss. And we have discovered that many portions we eat are much larger
than necessary, and can be laden with Calories. So, try snacking more and
not eating so many large meals, and share your snacks or food with others
(or break your portions in half) to help manage your Caloric
intake.
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